A wide view of the Sri Lankan landscape — the field notes start here.

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Sri Lanka Travel Guides — Field Notes

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Four essays on Sri Lanka — the wildlife, the hill country, the coast, the cultural triangle. Written from the studio, sharpened by guests.

N° 01 · Wildlife Safari

N° 01

Wildlife Safari in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka has the highest density of leopards of any country in the world. That single fact is what brings the wildlife traveller here — and what they discover is that the island has so much more than leopards.

9 min readYala · Wilpattu

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N° 02 · Tea Country

N° 02

Tea Country Retreat

There is a moment, somewhere on the climb from Kandy to Hatton, when the temperature drops. You have entered the hill country.

9 min readHill Country

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N° 03 · Coastal Luxury

N° 03

Coastal Luxury Escape

The Southern Expressway did something to the southern coast that the rest of the island has not quite recovered from — putting Galle, Weligama and Tangalle within reach of any luxury traveller.

9 min readGalle · Tangalle

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N° 04 · Cultural Exploration

N° 04

Cultural Exploration

Within an area no larger than the English county of Kent, you have three UNESCO World Heritage sites, two ancient capitals, the largest rock-cut Buddha statues outside India, and one of the most photographed monuments in Asia.

9 min readCultural Triangle

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N° 05 · Best Time

N° 05

Best Time to Visit Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka has two monsoons and two coastlines — which means there is always a part of the island in perfect season. The art is knowing which part, and when.

7 min readIsland-wide

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N° 06 · Sri Lanka

N° 06

Sri Lanka Honeymoon Guide

Sri Lanka is one of the finest honeymoon destinations in Asia — compact enough to feel intimate, varied enough to feel like a continent, and warm enough to wear a swimsuit in December.

8 min readIsland-wide

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N° 07 · Luxury Hotels

N° 07

Luxury Hotels in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka has a short list of properties that are, by any international standard, exceptional. Here are the ones we return to.

9 min readIsland-wide

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N° 08 · Sri Lanka

N° 08

Sri Lanka Travel Tips

Sri Lanka is an easy country to travel in — but a few things will make the difference between a good journey and an exceptional one.

7 min readIsland-wide

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N° 09 · Sri Lanka

N° 09

Sri Lanka Family Travel Guide

Sri Lanka is one of the few destinations that works as well for families as for couples. The wildlife is spectacular enough for any age. The distances are manageable. The food is good.

8 min readIsland-wide

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The Sri Lankan coast at golden hour, an invitation to plan your own journey.

N° 02 — Travel

Read what we've written. Travel where it leads.

Every essay describes a real journey we run. When you're ready, the studio will design yours.